Data Backup Security
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
The protection of backup data and backup systems so they cannot be stolen, encrypted by attackers, silently corrupted, or misused during recovery. It includes encryption, access control, immutability, and regular restore testing.
In plain English: Protecting backups so they are safe, trustworthy, and usable during recovery.
Example: "Ransomware resilience depends on data backup security, not just on having backup jobs scheduled."